A card can have a zero balance and remain open, or have a balance after closure. Balance and status are separate report fields.
A card can have a zero balance and remain open, or have a balance after closure. Balance and status are separate report fields.
Review the records
Check the issuer's confirmation and the bureau's updated date. If the balance is correct but the status is wrong, dispute the status specifically.
Choose the appropriate action
If the information is accurate, use the account records to plan the next step. No dispute or calculator can guarantee a particular score change.
Resources
CreditAhead resource: https://safeskyconsulting.com/diy/free Consumer guidance: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/what-is-a-credit-freeze-or-security-freeze-on-my-credit-report-en-1341/
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